1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 22 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 2002 Aston Martin V12 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 310 | V12 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 556 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |