1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 610 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1598 mm |
