1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2012 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. 2012 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 2012 Lexus IS | |
Make | Alpine | Lexus |
Model | A 110 | IS |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |