1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 34 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi 400 weights approximately 555 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 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 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Alpine | Venturi |
Model | A 108 | 400 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |