1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1980 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1980 Lancia Trevi is newer by 9 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Trevi weights approximately 320 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, 1980 Lancia Trevi, 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1980 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 310 | Trevi |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |