1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 108 and 1957 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 375 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 Fiat 1200 (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Alpine | Fiat |
Model | A 108 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2350 mm |