1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1984 Holden Camira
To start off, both 1984 Alpine A 310 and 1984 Holden Camira were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 38 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (111 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Camira weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
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, 1984 Holden Camira, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1984 Holden Camira | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 310 | Camira |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |