1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 390 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |