1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 21 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1225 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. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 110 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |