1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 19 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1280 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 | 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 310 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2950 mm |
