1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 75 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 310 | 181 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |