1962 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Cobra weights approximately 4 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310. 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1984 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Cobra | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
