1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 41 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
