1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1953 Austin A 110
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1983 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1953 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.8:1 |
| 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 | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |
