1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1988 Buick Estate
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 16 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1060 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310. 1988 Buick Estate 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. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1988 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 310 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |
