1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 36 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. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Peugeot iOn weights approximately 288 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, 2012 Peugeot iOn (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot iOn 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 | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 110 | iOn |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2550 mm |
