1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1954 Austin-Healey 100
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-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 415 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-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 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-Healey 100 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
Model | A 106 | 100 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |