1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alpine A 310 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 60 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 140 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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
