1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1976 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, 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Alpine | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 110 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2710 mm |