1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |