1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Citroen GS
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 310 and 1971 Citroen GS were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Citroen GS. (55 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen GS weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Because 1971 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Citroen GS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen GS. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Citroen GS | |
Make | Alpine | Citroen |
Model | A 310 | GS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 59 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |