1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, both 1957 Alpine A 106 and 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 | 1957 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 106 | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 105 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
