1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2010 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 27 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310.
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, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310. 2010 Maybach Landaulet has automatic transmission and 1983 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1983 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maybach Landaulet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 2010 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Alpine | Maybach |
| Model | A 310 | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |
