1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1979 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1979 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 600 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
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 | 588 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |