1971 Abarth 124 vs. 1971 Alpine A 310
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 124 and 1971 Alpine A 310 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Abarth 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Abarth 124 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Abarth 124 (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Abarth 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 124 | 1971 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 124 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 840 kg |
