1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1968 Alpine A 110 and 1968 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1000 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alpine A 110 | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Alpine | Simca |
Model | A 110 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |