1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 1800 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 350 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, 1972 Volvo 1800 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 1800 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 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |