1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulietta | A 310 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |