1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1980 Daihatsu Delta 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 455 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Daihatsu Delta 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 | 1980 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | Alpine | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 110 | Delta |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2200 mm |
