1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 36 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), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 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 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 106 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
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 | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 36 L |