1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1965 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1965 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 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 6,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Riviera (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1366 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, 1965 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1965 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 1965 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1965 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 106 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |
