1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 646 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 920 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, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 | 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotec |
| Model | A 110 | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1650 kg |
