1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 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 11 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Simca 1000 weights approximately 175 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 | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 110 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
