1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 16 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 880 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Alpine | Holden |
| Model | A 108 | GTS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2830 mm |
