1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 310 and 1971 Renault 15 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 4 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 15 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 310 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
