1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 841 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am 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. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 310 | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 447 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |