1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1974 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1976 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1974 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1974 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alpine | Alpine |
Model | A 110 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 146 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |