1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 24 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 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 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Caterham |
| Model | A 310 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
