1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 965 kg more than 1980 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1980 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1980 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 310 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3080 mm |
