1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1966 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 850 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |