1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 2,664 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 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento 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 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | A 310 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
