1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 741 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |