1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 804 kg more than 1973 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |