1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | |
| Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | A 110 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2930 mm |
