1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 485 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 Peugeot 605, 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 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 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 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 310 | 605 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |