1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 21 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Rekord (64 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Opel Rekord (126 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1978 Opel Rekord 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 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alpine | Opel |
Model | A 106 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 126 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 65 L |