1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 755 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen 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 | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Alpine | Dodge |
| Model | A 110 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2870 mm |
