1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 37 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 794 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 485 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 932 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 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 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotec |
| Model | A 108 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
