1962 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 343 weights approximately 415 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. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 343 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |