1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 745 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |