1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2001 BMW M
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 8 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M 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 39 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 2001 BMW M | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 610 | M |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
