1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1976 Alpine A 310 and 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will offer significantly more control. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Alpine | Suzuki |
| Model | A 310 | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1940 mm |
