1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Renault 4
To start off, 1979 Renault 4 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 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 4 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 1971 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
