1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 400 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, 1969 Volvo 120 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
