1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 31 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 2,662 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 30 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 514 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna 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 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
