1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Austin A 40
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (43 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40.
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, 1955 Austin A 40 (79 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1955 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 | 1955 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 106 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |
