1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Honda S800
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 12 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, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Honda S800 weights approximately 155 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, 1969 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Honda S800 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 | 1969 Honda S800 | |
Make | Alpine | Honda |
Model | A 106 | S800 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6000 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 | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 35 L |