1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1962 Alpine A 108 and 1962 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 311 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Alpine | Triumph |
| Model | A 108 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 29 L |
