1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 47 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Giulia | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
