1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 37 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 58 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2008 Tata Nano | |
Make | Alpine | Tata |
Model | A 310 | Nano |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |