1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 4 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Spider | A 310 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 208 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |