1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1962 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 6 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 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 75 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1962 Alpine A 108 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | 1300 | A 108 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 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 | 670 kg | 595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 28 L |
