1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1957 Alvis TC 108 G
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 108 and 1957 Alvis TC 108 G were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 865 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1957 Alvis TC 108 G | |
Make | Alpine | Alvis |
Model | A 108 | TC 108 G |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2840 mm |