1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 23 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara 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 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alpine | Marcos |
| Model | A 310 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1090 mm |
