1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 6 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 29 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 570 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) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 960 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |