1967 Alpine A vs. 1967 ZAZ 966
To start off, both 1967 Alpine A and 1967 ZAZ 966 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1967 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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:
| 1967 Alpine A | 1967 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Alpine | ZAZ |
| Model | A | 966 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2170 mm |
