1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Triumph TR6
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 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR6 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 44 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 105 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Alpine | Triumph |
| Model | A 310 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
