1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 595 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
