1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 2 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 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 200 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza 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 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 310 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
