1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 890 kg more than 1971 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Impala |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3100 mm |