1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 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 84 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 305 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| 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 | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
