1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 199 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 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 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 924 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |