1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1953 Austin A 40
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 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 302 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1953 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 34 L |
