1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1320 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |