1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1983 Buick Electra
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 26 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 1135 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1983 Buick Electra 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. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1983 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpine | Buick |
| Model | A 106 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 95 L |
