1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 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), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 750 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 310 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
