1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 28 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 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. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | DB7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 89 L |