1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 325 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 208 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |