1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1289 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1961 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1961 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 108 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2950 mm |
