1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 618 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.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 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 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 310 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |
