1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1972 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1972 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | Monomille | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
