1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 310 and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 770 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 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT 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 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 364 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |