1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1967 Dodge Monaco
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Dodge Monaco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Dodge Monaco would be higher. At 6,292 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (270 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 1039 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (529 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco 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 | 1967 Dodge Monaco | |
| Make | Alpine | Dodge |
| Model | A 310 | Monaco |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 6292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
