1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1977 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1977 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1977 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 1600 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2140 mm |