1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 458 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 310 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
