1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Austin Marina
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 310 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 89 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. 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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | Marina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |