1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106.
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 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 1978 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpine | Volvo |
Model | A 106 | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |