1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1997 Opel Frontera

To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 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 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 113 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 225 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.

Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Frontera. (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Frontera.

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