1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 616 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 310 | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |