1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 456 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 310 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
