1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 36 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 196 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 6030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3890 mm |