1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 21 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1415 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310. 1997 Bentley Turbo 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. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 310 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 94 L |
