1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 890 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 |