1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 28 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 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 647 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 865 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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 | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
