1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Porsche 356. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356. 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 310 | 356 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |