1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Alfa 6 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |