1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Aston Martin DB2
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 106 and 1957 Aston Martin DB2 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | |
| Make | Alpine | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 106 | DB2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 70 L |
