1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 1977 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 310 | 1977 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 310 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
