1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (144 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 605 kg more than 1979 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, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |