1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1983 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1983 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1983 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 310 | 442 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2850 mm |