1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 19 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 375 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.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (150 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 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 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Alpine | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 310 | 164 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |