1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 726 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 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 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 95 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |