1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 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 61 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 275 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1961 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |