1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1951 Riley RM A
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 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 410 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 | 1951 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Alpine | Riley |
| Model | A 310 | RM A |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2870 mm |
