1975 Alpine A 310 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Alpine A 310. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1975 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 448 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 310. 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S 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 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Alpine | Scion |
| Model | A 310 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2570 mm |
