1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 183 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 110 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |