1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 440 weights approximately 380 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, 1956 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 440 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 | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Alpine | Skoda |
| Model | A 106 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1089 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 | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 47 L |
