1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 9 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 260 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |