1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 1430 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 25 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Seat 1430 weights approximately 200 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Alpine | Seat |
Model | A 110 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |