1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1962 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1962 Alpine A 108 (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1962 Alpine A 108 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 500 | A 108 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 28 L |