1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1302. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 110 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
