1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 14 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Bitter SC | |
Make | Alpine | Bitter |
Model | A 110 | SC |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2690 mm |