1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1976 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 310. (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 90 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |