1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,131 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 225 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, 1952 Porsche 356 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1952 Porsche 356 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 | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Alpine | Porsche |
Model | A 106 | 356 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 79 L |