1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 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. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |