1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |