1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 30 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |