1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1967 Simca 1000
To start off, 1967 Simca 1000 is newer by 10 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Simca 1000 (38 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Simca 1000 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 | 1967 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Alpine | Simca |
Model | A 106 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 29 L |