1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 108 and 1957 Porsche 550 A were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 550 A (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 550 A weights approximately 56 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1957 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 108 | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
