1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 10 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (317 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 672 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (434 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 310 | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 113 L |
