1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Citroen CX
To start off, both 1976 Alpine A 310 and 1976 Citroen CX were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Citroen CX. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 325 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Because 1976 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Citroen CX. (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Citroen CX | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 310 | CX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2345 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
