1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1974 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 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 355 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 310 | 7 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |