1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 12 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 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1439 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 1967 Chevrolet Impala 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. 1967 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 106 | Impala |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 90 L |
