1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 100 kg more 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
