1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 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 32 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 16 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 124 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2350 mm |