1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1954 Austin A 40
To start off, 1955 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 40 (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 1954 Austin A 40 (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1954 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 34 L |