1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Pontiac Lemans

To start off, both 1980 Alpine A 310 and 1980 Pontiac Lemans were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 480 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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans 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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Alpine A 310 1980 Pontiac Lemans
Make Alpine Pontiac
Model A 310 Lemans
Year Released 1980 1980
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2664 cc 3790 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 148 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2760 mm


 

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