1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Fiat 132
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 132 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 45 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 132. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 132 weights approximately 110 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 132. (145 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1972 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
