1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 30 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 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 943 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Alpine | SsangYong |
| Model | A 310 | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1997 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
