1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (95 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 343. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 343 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1966 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. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 343 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |