1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 936 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Alpine A 610 2013 Bentley Continental
Make Alpine Bentley
Model A 610 Continental
Year Released 1993 2013
Engine Size 2975 cc 5998 cc
Engine Type V W
Horse Power 247 HP 616 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 357 Nm 800 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Premium
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 1414 kg 2350 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4804 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2227 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1394 mm


 

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