1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1973 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 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 79 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108. 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1973 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 108 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 595 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 60 L |
