1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 22 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), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 575 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 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 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Alpine | GAZ |
| Model | A 310 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| 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 | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
