1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler

To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 21 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 459 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310. 1994 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Alpine A 310 1994 Plymouth Prowler
Make Alpine Plymouth
Model A 310 Prowler
Year Released 1973 1994
Body Type Coupe Roadster
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1605 cc 3518 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 128 HP 253 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 345 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 81 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 825 kg 1284 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 46 L


 

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