1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1961 Renault Floride is newer by 6 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Renault Floride is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Renault Floride (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Renault Floride should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Renault Floride weights approximately 230 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, 1961 Renault Floride (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Renault Floride 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 | 1961 Renault Floride | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 106 | Floride |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 38 L |