1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1985 Holden Commodore is newer by 12 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Holden Commodore weights approximately 395 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, 1985 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310. 1985 Holden Commodore 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. 1985 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1985 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 310 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
