1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 600 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1966 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 600 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |