1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 126 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 310 | Victor |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |