1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1975 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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 310 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
