1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1986 Renault Alpine is newer by 10 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Alpine weights approximately 390 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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine 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 | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
