1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1982 Volvo 265
To start off, both 1982 Alpine A 310 and 1982 Volvo 265 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 265 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 265 weights approximately 436 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 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 265 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 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 310 | 265 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
