1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 41 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego 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.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Alpine | Kia |
| Model | A 110 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 78 L |
