1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1987 Buick Regal 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. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alpine | Buick |
Model | A 106 | Regal |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 489 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 68 L |