1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 9 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 15 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 310 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |