1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 504 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 775 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, 1978 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 504 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 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 106 | 504 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |