1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 9 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 538 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, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 740 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 | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2780 mm |
