1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1965 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 210 | 1965 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 210 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |