1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1982 Alpine A 310 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4-68 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Alpine | Riley |
Model | A 310 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |