1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 15 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, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alpine | Caterham |
| Model | A 310 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2240 mm |
