1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1960 Austin A 99
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 99 weights approximately 895 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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 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 | 1960 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 99 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 162 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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |