1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 18 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 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 466 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 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 | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 310 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |
