1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia 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 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 108 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 48 L |
