1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 240 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |