1981 Alpine A 310 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 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 13 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Alpine A 310.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alpine A 310 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 310 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
