1962 AC Aceca vs. 1974 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 1962 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Aceca | 1974 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | AC | Alpine |
Model | Aceca | A 310 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |