1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 777 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera weights approximately 310 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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 897 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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 | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Alpine | Koenigsegg |
| Model | A 310 | Agera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
