1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 214 kg more than 1976 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 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 59.9 mm |
| 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 | 1016 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
