1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 140 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 671 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, 1970 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 140 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 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Alpine | Volvo |
| Model | A 108 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2610 mm |
