1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 38 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 1,137 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 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 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Alpine | Caterham |
| Model | A 108 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58 mm |
| 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 | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2260 mm |
