1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,662 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 101 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. 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. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |