1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 30 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1355 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Alpine A 108 | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 108 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |