1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 730 kg more 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |