1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2002 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 40 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 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ascari Ecosse weights approximately 652 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 2002 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Alpine | Ascari |
| Model | A 108 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1130 mm |
