1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | Lancia 037 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2280 mm |
