1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 11 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 865 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310. 1983 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. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | Electra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |