1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 10 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 1,296 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 62 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 110 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
