1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Austin A 55
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 55 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 310 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |
