1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A 110 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 185 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.
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1964 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 110 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |