1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1972 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 354 kg more than 1972 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1972 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | GTV | A 310 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |