1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1288 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 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 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |