1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
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 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 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 89 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 310 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
