1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1979 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1979 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | 1750 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
