1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 310 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |