1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 10 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, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 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 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 310 | 5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |