1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 580 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1990 Lancia Dedra 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. 1990 Lancia Dedra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 110 | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
