1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda Octavia 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 110 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Alpine | Skoda |
| Model | A 310 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
