1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1963 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1963 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1963 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 110 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3030 mm |
