1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1963 Simca 1300
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1300 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1300. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1300 weights approximately 198 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1963 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 110 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
