1973 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 310 (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1585 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
Make | Alpine | Mahindra |
Model | A 310 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |