1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1964 Simca 1000
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Simca 1000 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1964 Simca 1000. 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, 1973 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1964 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 310 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
