1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 44 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulia | A 310 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |