1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 Austin Princess
To start off, 1960 Austin Princess is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Austin Princess should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1960 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A 106 | Princess |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 54 L |