1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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 (150 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
Make | Alpine | Alpine |
Model | A 310 | A 106 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 28 L |