1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Austin Allegro
To start off, 1973 Austin Allegro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Allegro weights approximately 13 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, 1973 Austin Allegro, 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 (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Allegro. (137 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Austin Allegro | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | Allegro |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |