1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 510 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 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 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 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 310 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
