1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Lada 1200
To start off, 1979 Lada 1200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lada 1200 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1979 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Alpine | Lada |
Model | A 110 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 39 L |