1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1350 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 108 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
