1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 | 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
