1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 110 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |
