1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 37 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2007 Buick Rainier 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. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 110 | Rainier |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 101.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 83 L |