1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Austin A 60
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 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) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 280 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1621 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |