1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 44 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (125 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 1180 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, 1999 Opel Omega (241 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega 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 | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alpine | Opel |
| Model | A 106 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2740 mm |
