1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1949 Austin A 70
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1949 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |