1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 5 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 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 1609. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 300 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310. 1976 Chrysler 1609 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. 1976 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
Model | A 310 | 1609 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |