1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, both 1971 Alpine A 110 and 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 | 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2960 mm |
