1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster 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. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1963 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 66 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |