1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1980 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1980 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | 75 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
