1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 32 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 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 710 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. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 95 L |
