1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Austin A 40
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 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 60 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 26 L |
