1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1966 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:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 66 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 56 L |