1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (149 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1985 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Alpine | Pontiac |
| Model | A 106 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
