1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
Model | A 310 | A 109 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |