1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1650 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 | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2920 mm |