1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 49 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
Model | A 106 | Lumina |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 470 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 75 L |