1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1981 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1981 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1981 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 310 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2920 mm |