1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Citroen Dyane
To start off, both 1970 Alpine A 110 and 1970 Citroen Dyane were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 94 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Citroen Dyane, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 110 | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
