1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 310. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air 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 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 310 | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |