1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 22 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1605 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 2001 Bentley Arnage 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. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 310 | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
