1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2004 Lexus IS is newer by 33 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus IS 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, 2004 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2004 Lexus IS 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. 2004 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2004 Lexus IS | |
Make | Alpine | Lexus |
Model | A 110 | IS |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |