1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1982 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 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 22 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 56 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1982 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Spider | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
