1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Volvo 66

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 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Volvo 66. 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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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