1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1994 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Viper is newer by 11 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 610 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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper 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 | 1994 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
| Model | A 310 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
