1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Austin A 95
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 500 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 95 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 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 | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |