1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 6 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 315 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, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Cabriolet 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 | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Alpine | Venturi |
| Model | A 310 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
