1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1215 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 310 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 95 L |
