1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 23 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 1255 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 1978 Buick Electra 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. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 106 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
