1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 66 weights approximately 245 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. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
