1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 75 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |