1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 8 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 1,100 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel GT (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel GT should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Opel GT (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel GT 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 | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 108 | GT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 53 L |
