1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 26 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1984 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1984 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 1004 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alpine A 310 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 310 | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |