1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Austin A135
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1957 Austin A135 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 | 1957 Austin A135 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A135 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 34 L |
