1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 912 kg more than 1978 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 6966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 603 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 984 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |