1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 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 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
