1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
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, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo P 1800 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 | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 310 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
