1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 900 kg more than 1972 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1972 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1972 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 310 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |
