1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 1005 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 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO 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 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | GTO |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 496 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |