1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1992 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1992 Westfield ZEI is newer by 8 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, 1992 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1992 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1992 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1992 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Alpine | Westfield |
Model | A 310 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |