1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 15 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury 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 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Alpine | Plymouth |
Model | A 106 | Fury |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3060 mm |