1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Renault 30
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 would be higher. Both 1977 Alpine A 310 and 1975 Renault 30 are equipped with a 2,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Renault 30. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 30 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 310.
Because 1977 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 30. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Renault 30 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | 30 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
