1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 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 39 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 110 | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |