1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 55 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Alpine | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 106 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1953 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 98 L |
