1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 21 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 955 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare 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 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Alpine | Plymouth |
| Model | A 106 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2870 mm |
