1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1957 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 3 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 6 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 600 weights approximately 45 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1957 Alpine A 108 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 600 | A 108 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 595 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |