1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Austin Montego
To start off, 1990 Austin Montego 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Montego weights approximately 270 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, 1990 Austin Montego, 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 Austin Montego (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Austin Montego 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 Austin Montego | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2580 mm |
