1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1978 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1978 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 1000 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 680 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
