1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
Model | A 106 | 308 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 74 L |