1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1370 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 110 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 97 L |
