1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 465 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, 1970 Volvo 145 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 310 | 145 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2620 mm |