1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 18 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 845 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.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, 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. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Alpine | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 110 | 164 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |