1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 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 77 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpine A 610. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.

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