1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 30 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 515 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 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 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Alpine | Spyker |
| Model | A 110 | C8 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
