1997 AC Cobra vs. 1979 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Alpine A 310. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 AC Cobra weights approximately 46 kg more than 1979 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1979 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Cobra | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
