1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1968 Vauxhall Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Vauxhall Viva weights approximately 100 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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva 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 | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 310 | Viva |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
