1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1946 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1968 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alpine A 110 | 1946 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 110 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3030 mm |
