1983 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Austin A 95
To start off, 1983 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 345 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, 1983 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
