1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 312 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
