1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 43 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 130 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.
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1977 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 110 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |