1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 50 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Life weights approximately 260 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.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Alpine A 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Life 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 | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 106 | Life |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2370 mm |