1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 295 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
