1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 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 97 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 310 | 850 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2040 mm |