1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 40 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1964 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:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |