1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 7 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 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, 1978 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 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 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 110 | 5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |