1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze (110 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze (142 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2009 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Cruze |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 142 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |