1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1999 TVR Cerbera 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 490 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, 1999 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Cerbera 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 | 1999 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Alpine | TVR |
| Model | A 110 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
