1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 29 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 663 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 175 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Alpine | TVR |
| Model | A 310 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
