1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 8 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 945 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alpine | Avanti |
Model | A 110 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2780 mm |