1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 13 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 10 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1995 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 310 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |