1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 613 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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |