1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1982 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1982 Alpine A 310 and 1982 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1982 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Citroen BX weights approximately 2 kg more than 1982 Alpine A 310.
Because 1982 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Citroen BX. (122 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1982 Citroen BX | |
Make | Alpine | Citroen |
Model | A 310 | BX |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |