1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1982 Alpine A 310 and 1982 Ferrari 208 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 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 208 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 74 L |