1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 25 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 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 | 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |
