1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 24 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 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 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 110 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
