1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alpine A 310 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1981 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alpine A 310 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 310 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |