1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 818 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 108 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |
