1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 34 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 901 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Alpine A 310 | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 310 | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |