1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 29 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 646 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
