1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1993 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1993 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 14 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, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 385 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, 1993 Maserati Ghibli (335 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Ghibli 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 | 1993 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Alpine | Maserati |
| Model | A 310 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
