1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 1990 Volvo 780 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, 1990 Volvo 780 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 596 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 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 780 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |