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 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Austin Allegro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Austin Allegro. (71 HP @ 5500 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 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, 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, 1973 Austin Allegro (132 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Austin Allegro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1973 Austin Allegro has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Austin Allegro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1646 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
