1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 1982 Austin Marina
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 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 69 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Austin Marina weights approximately 57 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 310 | 1982 Austin Marina | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | Marina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2440 mm |
