1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 604 would be higher. Both 1980 Alpine A 310 and 1975 Peugeot 604 are equipped with a 2,664 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 604. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310.
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, 1975 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 310 | 604 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |