1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 16 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 650 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1984 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1984 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Alpine | SsangYong |
| Model | A 310 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2910 mm |
