1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Seat Ritmo
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Seat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Seat Ritmo 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 86 more horse power than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (63 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1981 Seat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1981 Seat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Seat Ritmo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Seat Ritmo. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Seat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1981 Seat Ritmo | |
Make | Alpine | Seat |
Model | A 310 | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |