1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1968 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1968 Moretti Coupe is newer by 11 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (49 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1968 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1957 Alpine A 106 (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Alpine A 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1968 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Alpine | Moretti |
| Model | A 106 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 30 L |
