1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 29 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 719 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, 2005 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310. 2005 Infiniti M 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. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Alpine | Infiniti |
Model | A 310 | M |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |