1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 35 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 310 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
