1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Monaro (112 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Monaro weights approximately 585 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro 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 | 1970 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alpine | Holden |
Model | A 110 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |