1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |