1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 260 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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 110 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 159 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 36 L |