1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
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 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 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 37 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 454 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Singer |
| Model | A 110 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2740 mm |
