1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, 1956 Maserati 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Maserati 300 weights approximately 226 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Alpine | Maserati |
Model | A 106 | 300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2320 mm |