1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 983 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 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1962 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1962 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Alpine | SsangYong |
| Model | A 108 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2910 mm |
