1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 310 and 1971 Chrysler Charger were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 615 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger 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 | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
Model | A 310 | Charger |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |