1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Seat 600
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 600 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 129 more horse power than 1961 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Seat 600. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Seat 600 | |
Make | Alpine | Seat |
Model | A 310 | 600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2010 mm |