1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1084 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 | 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
Model | A 110 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |