1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 22 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century 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 | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 106 | Century |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 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 | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2760 mm |