1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1984 Seat Ibiza is newer by 13 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 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1984 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 275 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, 1984 Seat Ibiza, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Alpine | Seat |
Model | A 110 | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |