1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1986 Renault Alpine is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 798 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Alpine. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
