1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1967 Moretti 850S
To start off, 1967 Moretti 850S is newer by 10 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 1967 Moretti 850S. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1967 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Moretti 850S weights approximately 150 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, 1957 Alpine A 108 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1967 Moretti 850S | |
| Make | Alpine | Moretti |
| Model | A 108 | 850S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2040 mm |
