1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 Austin A 40
To start off, 1967 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 185 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 | 1967 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 29 L |