1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1957 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, 1950 Austin A 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 34 L |