1957 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 54 kg more than 1971 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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Aceca | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
