1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | GT | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
