1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1994 Renault Express
To start off, 1994 Renault Express is newer by 23 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 48 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. 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, 1994 Renault Express, 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 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 310 | 1994 Renault Express | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 310 | Express |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
