1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 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 66 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 110 | 204 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |