1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1999 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 1999 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 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 59 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310.
Because 1980 Alpine A 310 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alpine A 310. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Citroen Berlingo (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Berlingo 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 | 1999 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 310 | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2700 mm |
