1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 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 89 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.

Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Alpine A 610 2012 Land Rover Freelander
Make Alpine Land Rover
Model A 610 Freelander
Year Released 1993 2012
Engine Size 2975 cc 2179 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 2632 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1930 mm