1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1979 BMW 633
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1979 BMW 633 | |
Make | Alpine | BMW |
Model | A 610 | 633 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |