1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 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 102 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |