1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Porsche 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Porsche 1300 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Porsche 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Porsche 1300 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1961 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, 1953 Porsche 1300 (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Porsche 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 108 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |
