1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alpine A 110 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | Mirafiori |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1604 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 49 L |