1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 6 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 131 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |