1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2460 mm |
