1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1950 Fiat 500
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 500 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1963 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:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1950 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |