1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 16 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 85 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 610 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1860 mm |
