1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Alpine A 108 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alpine A 108 (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Alpine A 108 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Alpine | Trabant |
| Model | A 108 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |
