1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 310 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 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 | 635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
