1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 110 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Austin A | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |
