1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 ZIL 114
To start off, both 1973 Alpine A 310 and 1973 ZIL 114 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 ZIL 114 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2355 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, 1973 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 ZIL 114 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 | 1973 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Alpine | ZIL |
| Model | A 310 | 114 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 3180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3770 mm |
