1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1111 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1976 Buick LeSabre 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. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 110 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |
