1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 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 9 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Alpine | Alpine |
Model | A 310 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |