1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
| Model | A 110 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2780 mm |
