1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 480 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, 1981 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 208 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 | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
