1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 910 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 2010 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Alpine | Subaru |
| Model | A 110 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
