1964 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1964 AC Aceca is newer by 2 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Aceca weights approximately 299 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, 1964 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 1962 Alpine A 108 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | Aceca | A 108 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 28 L |
