1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1971 Triumph 1500 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 390 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 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Alpine | Triumph |
Model | A 110 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.5 mm |
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 | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |