1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 8V weights approximately 355 kg more than 1963 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.
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1963 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 8V |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 61.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 79 L |