1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico weights approximately 160 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.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 310 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1971 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 159 L |