1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 575 kg more than 1974 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 310 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2470 mm |
