1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 25 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 703 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 310 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |