1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alpine A 110 would be higher. 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 31 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 22 L |
