1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 760 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre 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 | 1968 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 219 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |