1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1975 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1975 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 595 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |