1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1968 Alpine A 110 and 1968 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 Alpine A 110.
Because 1968 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 | 1968 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
| Model | A 110 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
