1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1982 GMC Jimmy is newer by 11 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 GMC Jimmy (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 1982 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 GMC Jimmy (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1982 GMC Jimmy 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. 1982 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Alpine | GMC |
Model | A 110 | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2720 mm |