1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1964 Austin A 40
To start off, 1964 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 40 weights approximately 165 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, 1964 Austin A 40 (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 40 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 | 1964 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 108 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1098 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 29 L |
