1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo is newer by 40 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 655 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.
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, 2010 Kia Rondo, 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, 2010 Kia Rondo (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2010 Kia Rondo 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. 2010 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Alpine | Kia |
Model | A 110 | Rondo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |