1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 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 | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 310 | DB4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3670 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
