1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 31 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 740 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, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Alpine | Venturi |
| Model | A 106 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
