1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 715 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 456 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |