1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 370 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 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca 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 | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Alpine | Italdesign |
| Model | A 110 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
