1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 140 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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos 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 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 310 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
