1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1981 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |
