1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1996 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 311 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 610 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1240 mm |
