1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 126 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |