1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alpine A 110 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 44 more horse power than 1968 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1968 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alpine | Alpine |
Model | A 110 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |