1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 785 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, 1999 Holden Commodore (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310. 1999 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. 1999 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 310 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 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 | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |