1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Bitter CD
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 1149 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. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Bitter CD | |
Make | Alpine | Bitter |
Model | A 110 | CD |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |