1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 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, 1989 Volvo 740 (155 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 392 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, both vehicles can yield 203 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 740 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
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 | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |