1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 380 kg more than 1983 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Alpine | Dodge |
| Model | A 310 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
