1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1957 Austin A135
To start off, 1961 Alpine A 108 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 1485 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 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 | 1957 Austin A135 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 108 | A135 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 34 L |
