1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1245 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 106 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2950 mm |
