1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Fiat 124
To start off, 1973 Fiat 124 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 124 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 124 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |