1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 182 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 481 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Alpine A 310 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alpine Chevrolet
Model A 310 Corvette
Year Released 1978 1996
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2664 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 330 HP
Torque 208 Nm 461 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 984 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2450 mm


 

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