1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 31 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 1 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 865 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Alpine A 310 | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Captiva |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |