1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1988 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1988 Avanti Avanti is newer by 9 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 640 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, 1988 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 1988 Avanti Avanti 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. 1988 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Alpine A 310 1988 Avanti Avanti
Make Alpine Avanti
Model A 310 Avanti
Year Released 1979 1988
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2664 cc 5002 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 149 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 208 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 95 L