1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 700 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
