1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alpine A 310 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 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
