1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 56 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.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 106 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1598 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 100 L |
