1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 310 | Victor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |