1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 20 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 237 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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM 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 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Alpine | McLaren |
Model | A 310 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |