1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1994 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1994 Daewoo Prince is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 665 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1994 Daewoo Prince | |
| Make | Alpine | Daewoo |
| Model | A 108 | Prince |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4810 mm |
