1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 4 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 710 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1979 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | Electra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |