1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 422 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder 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 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Alpine | Dodge |
| Model | A 110 | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2850 mm |
