1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 310 and 1971 Innocenti Mini 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 46 more horse power than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Innocenti Mini, 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Innocenti Mini. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Innocenti Mini | |
Make | Alpine | Innocenti |
Model | A 310 | Mini |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2150 mm |