1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1960 MG MGA
To start off, 1960 MG MGA 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 MG MGA weights approximately 345 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 MG MGA 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 | 1960 MG MGA | |
| Make | Alpine | MG |
| Model | A 106 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2390 mm |
