1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1966 Skoda 1202 is newer by 9 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 108 (49 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108.
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, 1966 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Skoda 1202 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 | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Alpine | Skoda |
| Model | A 108 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |
