1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 36 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 23 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica 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 | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Alpine | Tata |
| Model | A 310 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
