1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1116 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alpine A 310. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1982 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1982 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 310 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 97 L |
