1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310. 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
