1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 21 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 525 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.
Because 1974 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Plymouth Breeze (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Breeze 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 | 1995 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Alpine | Plymouth |
| Model | A 310 | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
