1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 65 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alpine | Triumph |
Model | A 310 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |