1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2002 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 45 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), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 357 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 790 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 2002 Bentley Arnage 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. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 2002 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Alpine | Bentley |
Model | A 106 | Arnage |
Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 835 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 100 L |