1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Alpine | De Tomaso |
Model | A 110 | Guara |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |