1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 35 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 869 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310. 2011 Jeep Liberty 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. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Alpine | Jeep |
Model | A 310 | Liberty |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4473 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |