1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1960 Moretti Panoramica
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Panoramica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Panoramica 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 119 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. 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 (209 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Panoramica. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Panoramica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 310 | 1960 Moretti Panoramica | |
| Make | Alpine | Moretti |
| Model | A 310 | Panoramica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2160 mm |
