1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1969 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Austin Maxi 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 77 more horse power than 1969 Austin Maxi. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1969 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Austin Maxi weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
Because 1976 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Austin Maxi. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Austin Maxi. 1969 Austin Maxi has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Austin Maxi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1969 Austin Maxi | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | Maxi |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 95.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |