1989 Alpine V6 vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 1989 Alpine V6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1989 Alpine V6.
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, 1989 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alpine V6 | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | V6 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3040 mm |
