1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1964 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:
| 1964 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |
