1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,662 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 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 14 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 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1200 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 | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 54 L |