1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 450 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310. 1973 AC 428 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. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1973 AC 428 | |
| Make | Alpine | AC |
| Model | A 310 | 428 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 7002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 639 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
