1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 245 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 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 310 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
