1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 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 107 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |
