1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 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 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Alpine | Porsche |
| Model | A 106 | 906 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 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 Length | 3700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 61 L |
