1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1980 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alpine A 106 | 1980 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 106 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 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 | 555 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |
