1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 122 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 610 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
