1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 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 28 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 270 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 110 | Mirafiori |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |