1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 35 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1978 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110. 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Alpine A 110 | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
Model | A 110 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |