1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 6 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 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 840 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, 1977 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1977 Holden GTS 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. 1977 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1977 Holden GTS | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 110 | GTS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4139 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2830 mm |