1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4.
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, 1957 Rover P4 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1957 Rover P4 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rover P4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alpine | Rover |
Model | A 110 | P4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |