1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 52 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 106 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3890 mm |
