1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 570 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (135 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alpine | Vauxhall |
Model | A 110 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2680 mm |