1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1964 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:
| 1964 Alpine A 110 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 67 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
