1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 759 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, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 310 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |
