1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 22 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 770 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 1999 GAZ 3111 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. 1999 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Alpine | GAZ |
| Model | A 110 | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2810 mm |
