1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 425 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 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2360 mm |
