1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 755 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 310 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |
