1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 McLaren M19
To start off, 1973 McLaren M19 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 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 McLaren M19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 McLaren M19 (445 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 McLaren M19.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1973 McLaren M19 | |
| Make | Alpine | McLaren |
| Model | A 110 | M19 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 560 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |
