1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 21 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 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 905 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa 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 | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Alpine | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 108 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 80 L |
