1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 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, 1998 Honda S2000 (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Honda |
| Model | A 610 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
