1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, 1991 Renault Express 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (58 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault Express weights approximately 210 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, 1991 Renault Express, 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1991 Renault Express | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | Express |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2590 mm |
