1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 975 kg more than 1974 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1974 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1974 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 310 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |
