1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 37 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1971 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2008 Rover 75 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. 2008 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Alpine | Rover |
Model | A 110 | 75 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |