1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 1963 Simca 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 943 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Simca 1000 weights approximately 135 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, 1963 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Simca 1000 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 | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Simca |
| Model | A 108 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 36 L |
