1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1978 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1978 Alpine A 310 and 1978 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 82 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Subaru Leone weights approximately 16 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Because 1978 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1978 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Alpine | Subaru |
Model | A 310 | Leone |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |