1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 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 55 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Alpine | Alpine |
Model | A 310 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 128 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
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 | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |