1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 56 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 2011 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Alpine | Land Rover |
Model | A 106 | Freelander |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2670 mm |