1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 850 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Rover P5B | |
Make | Alpine | Rover |
Model | A 110 | P5B |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 295 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2820 mm |