1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 1300 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |