1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 310 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 118 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, 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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
| Make | Alpine | Berkeley |
| Model | A 310 | Foursome |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 24 L |
