1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 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 59 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 220 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 310 | 505 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2750 mm |