1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 7 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 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131.
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 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
