1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1962 Alpine A 110 and 1962 Volkswagen 1500 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volkswagen 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volkswagen 1500 (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volkswagen 1500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 110. 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:
1962 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 110 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |