1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Audi R8R
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 21 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 982 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310. 1999 Audi R8R 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. 1999 Audi R8R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1999 Audi R8R | |
| Make | Alpine | Audi |
| Model | A 310 | R8R |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1090 mm |
