1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1961 Austin A
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 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 110 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1961 Austin A | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A |
Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |