1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1374 kg more than 1966 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 110 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |