1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1983 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1983 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1983 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 850 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
