1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Austin A 55
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 110 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 68 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |