1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1973 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1973 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 1600 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |