1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1948 Holden FX
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Holden FX weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1948 Holden FX | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 110 | FX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |
