1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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) has 155 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. (92 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. (182 Nm). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Pontiac Fiero. 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 610 | Fiero |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 92 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 182 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |