1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1966 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti 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 106 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpine A 310 | 1966 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Innocenti |
Model | A 310 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2220 mm |