1978 Alpine A 310 vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1978 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 310. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alpine A 310. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 310 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 310 | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
