1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 8 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 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 61 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 21 kg more than 1982 Alpine A 310.
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 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna 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. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 310 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |