1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 14 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara 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 | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Alpine | Marcos |
| Model | A 310 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1090 mm |
