1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 42 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo 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 | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Alpine | Tata |
| Model | A 110 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2425 mm |
