1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1973 Alpine A 310 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte 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 71 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
Model | A 310 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 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 | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |