1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1979 GMC Jimmy is newer by 9 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 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1979 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1979 GMC Jimmy 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. 1979 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1979 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Alpine | GMC |
| Model | A 110 | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2720 mm |
