1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | A 310 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
