1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alpine A 310 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 41 more horse power than 1984 Peugeot 505. (107 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 316 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 310 | 505 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2910 mm |