1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 19 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 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 105 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara 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 | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alpine | Marcos |
| Model | A 310 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
