1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2002 Fiat Siena

To start off, 2002 Fiat Siena is newer by 31 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, 2002 Fiat Siena (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Siena weights approximately 504 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, 2002 Fiat Siena, 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) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena.

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