1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Buick Century
To start off, 1975 Buick Century is newer by 4 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Buick Century (175 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Buick Century | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | Century |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 175 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |