1999 AC Cobra vs. 1972 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 200 kg more than 1972 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1972 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Cobra | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1025 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
