1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1951 Austin A 90
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 565 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1951 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |