1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 10 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1194 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon 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. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | V8 Saloon |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 104 L |
