1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 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 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 453 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 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 | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 244 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
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 | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |