1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 2003 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2003 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 698 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.
Because 1982 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alpine A 310. 2003 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2003 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Alpine A 310 | 2003 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 310 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
