1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1205 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 110 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3230 mm |