1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II weights approximately 523 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, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II 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 | 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 110 | 3000 Mk II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1158 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
