1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 556 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310. 2007 Volvo V50 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. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 310 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |
