1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 6 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Austin 3 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
