1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 17 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 1971 Alpine A 110 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A 110 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
