1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1971 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 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 15 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 1 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1971 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 1300 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
