1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 795 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD 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 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Alpine | Alvis |
| Model | A 110 | TD |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
