1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 66 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 66 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |