1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1957 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 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) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1957 Alpine A 108 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 310 | A 108 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 904 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
