1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
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 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 310.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alpine A 310. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 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 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
| Model | A 310 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2780 mm |
