1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 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), 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1241 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, 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 | 1989 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 310 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2920 mm |