1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 1055 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 110 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3030 mm |
