1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 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 44 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | 850 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2040 mm |