1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 517 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra 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 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Alpine | AC |
| Model | A 110 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
