1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Lada S
To start off, 1980 Lada S is newer by 8 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada S weights approximately 175 kg more than 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Lada S | |
Make | Alpine | Lada |
Model | A 310 | S |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |