1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 28 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio. 2007 Renault Clio 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. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Clio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
