1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1949 Austin 16
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1949 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
