1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1992 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 16 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 673 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1992 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 110 | 348 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |