1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore 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 | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 110 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2740 mm |
