1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 26 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1058 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotec Sirius weights approximately 455 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius 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 | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotec |
| Model | A 310 | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
