1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Austin Montego
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 5 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 34 more horse power than 1984 Austin Montego. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 64 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Because 1979 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Montego. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Austin Montego | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
