1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 27 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 430 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, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac 1000 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 | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
Model | A 106 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2400 mm |