1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1963 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:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 26 L |