1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 310 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |