1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 493 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Alpine | Subaru |
| Model | A 310 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
