1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 11 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 765 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato 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 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 310 | V8 Zagato |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 432 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 104 L |