1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1944 Fiat 500
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Fiat 500 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 79 more horse power than 1944 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1944 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1944 Fiat 500. 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:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1944 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 500 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1944 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2010 mm |