1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 927 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 310 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3210 mm |
