1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
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 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 110 | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |