1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
