1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 22 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 110 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |
