1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1990 Holden Apollo is newer by 10 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Apollo weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Because 1980 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo. 1990 Holden Apollo 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. 1990 Holden Apollo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1990 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 310 | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
