1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1984 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 357 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1984 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 2000 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 38 L |