1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 39 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alpine A 106 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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, 1996 Caterham 7 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Caterham 7 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 | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 106 | 7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 36 L |