1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1957 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 AC 2-Litre (76 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1957 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | AC | Alpine |
| Model | 2-Litre | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 28 L |
