1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 27 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 106 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 237 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |