1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1970 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1970 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Alfa 6 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
