1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona is newer by 22 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 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Ascona weights approximately 532 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona 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 | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 108 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 2408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
