1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |