1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulietta | A 310 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |