1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 220 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 310 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |
