1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 135 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Alpine A 108 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alpine |
| Model | A 110 | A 108 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 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 | 730 kg | 595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 28 L |
