1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 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 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Innocenti |
| Model | A 310 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
