1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 35 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2011 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2011 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 2011 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Alpine | SsangYong |
| Model | A 110 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2970 mm |
