1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 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 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alpine | Peugeot |
Model | A 106 | 505 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |