1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 1990 Renault 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 385 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, 1990 Renault 21, 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1990 Renault 21 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 110 | 21 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2820 mm |