1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 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) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 392 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 110 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 34 L |
