1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1947 Maserati 4CL.
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.
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1976 Alpine A 310 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 310 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1976 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |