1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1950 Buick 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1950 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 106 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 4065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3090 mm |
