1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1977 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Alfa 6 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2140 mm |
