1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 140 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Giulietta | A 310 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 38 L |