1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 620 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alpine | Avanti |
Model | A 310 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |