1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 28 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | A 310 | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
