1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 812 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper 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 | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alpine | Dodge |
| Model | A 110 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |
