1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 39 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1050 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2009 Maserati GranSport 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. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alpine A 110 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 110 | GranSport |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 88 L |