1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1961 Alpine A 108
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1961 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1961 Alpine A 108 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | 90 | A 108 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 28 L |