1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1060 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, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1987 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. 1987 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1987 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |