1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 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 68 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
