1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 15 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II 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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 110 | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 107 L |
