1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Equus (429 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Equus 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 Hyundai Equus (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2012 Hyundai Equus 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. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Alpine | Hyundai |
Model | A 110 | Equus |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 429 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 77 L |