1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 850 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 850 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |