1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | GT | A 310 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |