1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 43 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP) has 435 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Alpine | Ferrari |
| Model | A 106 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 478 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 95 L |
