1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 26 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 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1997 Chevrolet Express 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. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1997 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 110 | Express |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 6505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3440 mm |
