1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 28 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 760 kg more than 1977 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310. 2005 Infiniti M 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. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Alpine | Infiniti |
| Model | A 310 | M |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |
