1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |