1999 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Alpine A 610
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Alpine A 610. (248 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 96 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1990 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Aceca | A 610 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
