1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 104 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 37 L |