1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 10 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1981 Bitter SC 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. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Alpine | Bitter |
| Model | A 110 | SC |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
