1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 12 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 (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 681 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 115 L |