1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2010 Zenvo ST1 is newer by 39 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 1011 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Zenvo ST1 weights approximately 536 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, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1302 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Zenvo ST1 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 | 2010 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Alpine | Zenvo |
| Model | A 310 | ST1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 375 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3055 mm |
