1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,604 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |