1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 310 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
