1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1993 Opel Calibra

To start off, both 1993 Alpine A 610 and 1993 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Alpine A 610 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Alpine A 610. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.

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