1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1995 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1995 SsangYong Musso is newer by 24 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 SsangYong Musso (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 915 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 1995 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 SsangYong Musso (192 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 SsangYong Musso 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 | 1995 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Alpine | SsangYong |
| Model | A 310 | Musso |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1740 mm |
