1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Wartburg 311 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 108 (49 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Wartburg 311 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Wartburg 311 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 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Alpine | Wartburg |
| Model | A 108 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
