1954 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 AC Aceca weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1972 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | AC | Alpine |
Model | Aceca | A 310 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 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 | 890 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |