1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1974 Alpine A 310 and 1974 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 79 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 310 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
