1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 40 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108.
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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 2001 Citroen Osee 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. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 108 | Osee |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1160 mm |
