1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is newer by 13 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Alpine | Volkswagen |
Model | A 106 | K 70 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 52 L |