1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1964 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 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 31 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 230 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1964 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Fiat |
| Model | A 110 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 37 L |
