1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 17 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1095 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, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage 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 | 1989 Aston Martin Virage | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 310 | Virage |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 344 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 105 L |