1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 33 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP) has 273 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 1990 Bentley Turbo 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 106 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
