1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 150 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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 106 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 88 L |
